Carson Cooper Quincy wheel

Available Wheels

Photos below are only examples of the styles currently offered. Not all styles on this page are available for purchase, currently only the Emily and 16" Sabrina are in production.

Post pandemic prices reflect inflation on a wholesale level, and the limited availability of woods we typically use. Currently we have a good selection of woods in stock, but our suppliers have informed us that prospects for the future are very limited. Mother Nature determines what types of figure may be found in a mill run. The recent mill runs have not yielded much in the way of figured wood, so what we have for our current run becomes more precious.

When wheels are completed, and available for purchase, actual photos will appear on our homepage along with pricing for each available wheel as we have some very special ones coming that will be a bit more costly than base prices listed. Advance photos available upon request as things progress.

"Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina single treadle, Folding Travel Wheel

Carson Cooper Sabrina 16 inch

Carson Cooper Sabrina 16-inch folded

Available with a 16 inch wooden rim wheel, this is an updated version of the popular Sabrina wheel. Ratios 10:1, 12:1 and 14:1 (Optional: 8:1 and 15:1 available at additional cost). Available in Cherry wood, or combination of Cherry and Walnut.
$1,985 (all Cherry). Shipping rate TBD by UPS at time of shipment. Addition of Walnut wood accents shall be priced according to current market prices, which can be rather high generally.

"Emily" Single Flyer

Carson Cooper Emily wheel

A Carson Cooper original design, the Emily allows for the widest range of ratios of any of our offerings. Ratio range from 8:1 up to 40:1. Left side flyer is the norm, but right side may be provided upon request. An optional both sides flyer arrangement may be ordered at additional cost as well (see below). Available in Cherry wood, Claro Walnut, or "Patchwork" of Cherry with other mixed wooods. $5,890 (all Cherry) with an eight year wait. Shipping rate TBD by UPS at time of shipment.

"Emily" Double Flyer

Carson Cooper Emily wheel

A Carson Cooper original design, the Emily allows for the widest range of ratios of any of our offerings. Ratio range from 8:1 up to 40:1.The double flyer version shown does not permit spinning on both flyers at the same time, but allows for switching sides for fiber presentation, or working on two projects by changing drive band to the opposing flyer. Available in Cherry wood, Claro Walnut, or "Patchwork" of Cherry with other mixed wooods.
$8,495 (all Cherry) with an eight year wait. Shipping rate TBD by UPS at time of shipment.

"Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina double treadle

Carson Cooper Sabrina V double

Available with a 16 inch wooden rim wheel, this is an updated version of the popular Sabrina wheel. Ratios 10:1, 12:1 and 14:1 (Optional: 8:1 and 15:1 available at additional cost). Available in Cherry wood, or combination of Cherry and Walnut.
$2,750 (all Cherry) with an eight year wait. Shipping rate TBD by UPS at time of shipment. Addition of Walnut wood accents shall be priced according to current market prices, which can be rather high generally.

Sabrina III

Carson Cooper Sabrina III

Now only available with a wooden rim wheel, the Sabrina III is styled after a French antique folding wheel from the late 1800's. Folds and disassembles for easy transport.14 inch diameter wooden wheel.Ratios are 8:1 and 11:1. Available in Cherry wood.
Email for current pricing. Shipping rate TBD by UPS at time of shipment.

"Quincy"

Carson Cooper Quincy wheel

Styled after an antique wheel from the 1830's, the Quincy is one of our most popular wheels and provides a top ratio of 28:1 along with multiple ratios down to 12:1. Left side flyer is the norm, but right side may be provided upon request. Smooth, quiet, and available to pre order in Cherry wood (shown above).Price: $14,580 (all Cherry) with an ten year wait, shipping TBD (USA only).

"Colette"

Carson Cooper Colette wheel

Dimensions for this style were taken from an antique wheel from France dating around the late 1700's. A similar style is illustrated in the 1792 turner's manual Manuel du Tourneur. Our version of this style uses an 18 inch diameter wheel. Available in Claro Walnut (when available). All versions also include Maple Burl highlights, as well as various whitewoods. Price: Claro Walnut $19,500 (when available). Twelve year wait. Shipping TBD (USA only).

Left or Right side flyer?

Our customers decide which side of the wheel the flyer is to be positioned for a pre-order wheel.Left side, or right side, its all the same to us.

An Emily is unique in that it may have a flyer on either side, or on both. A Quincy, Colette, or A-Frame can only have one flyer, either the left side, or the right.

Which side is the correct side for the flyer to be positioned depends on the customer's preference and comfort. Most customers have an idea which works best for them. If you are unsure of which, we suggest seeking advice from a fellow spinner, or trying out a specific flyer side if possible.


Features of all Cooper wheels

  • Old World construction from solid hardwoods
  • Quality bearings throughout
  • Three bobbins included in quoted price, additional available
  • Traditional thick leather maiden bearings
  • Traditional wooden threads for band tensioning (except Sabrina)
  • 3/8 inch orifice standard. 1/4 inch orifice available upon request
  • Handmade brass flyer hooks (no cup hooks!)